DAYS AND NIGHTS OF SALMON FISHING IN THE TWEED; With a short account of the natural history and habits of the salmon, instructions to sportsmen, anecdotes, etc. By William Scrope, Esq., F.L.S. First edition.
1843 1st edition. Large 8vo (157 x 247mm). Ppxx,298. Illustrated with 12 coloured lithographs, a tinted engraved title-page and 9 wood engravings in the text by L. Laghe, T. Landseer and S. Williams, from paintings by Sir David Wilkie, Edwin Landseer, R.A., Charles Landseer, William Simpson and Edward Cooke. Fully bound in dark green morocco, five raised bands, gilt titles and decorations to spine, all edges gilt, silk marker ribbon, marbled end-papers.
The scarce first edition of one of the most important and readable early salmon fishing books.
The scarce first edition of one of the most important and readable early salmon fishing books.
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42126
| Author | Scrope (William). (1772-1852). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 42126 |
| ISBN | B001AVWW8G. |
| Book Description | Light foxing here and there but a very good first edition copy in a particularly fine and attractive morocco binding by Root and Son, London. A very handsome copy. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1843 |
| Publisher | John Murray. |
| Place | London. |